my family heritage ariana gremmels olson. dad's side 100% german his great-great- grandfather...
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My family heritage
Ariana Gremmels Olson
Dad's Side
• 100% German• His great-great-
grandfather was Georg Grossmann, founder and first president of Wartburg College
When and where
• My dad's maternal ancestors came to America in 1852
• They did not go through Ellis Island because it was not established yet
• My dad's paternal ancestors came to America in 1867
Mom's Side
• 50% Norwegian • 30% German • 20% English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
When and where
• My mom's paternal ancestors came to America in 1867
• They also did not go through Ellis Island • My mom's maternal ancestors came to
America in the 1760s
Me
• 65% German • 25% Norwegian • 10% English, Irish, Scottish,
Welsh